MeaganMartin
mezzo-soprano
Events
La Cenerentola
August 27, 2021
The Ford, Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Martin portrays stepsister Tisbe and covers the title role in Pacific Opera Project's production of Rossini and Ferretti's beloved retelling of Cinderella. Kristin Roach conducts and Josh Shaw directs.
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A Celebration of Life
August 1, 2021
Lancaster, OH
Ms. Martin joins guitarist Mak Grgić for two Dowland songs in a musical celebration of a generous supporter of the arts under the auspices of the Lancaster Music Festival.
Recording session
August 13-14, 2021
Nashville, TN
Ms. Martin joins composer Rachel DeVore Fogarty for a recording of her and librettist Douglas Murray's new song cycle inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion.
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Dinner concerts
June 11, 15 & 17, 2021
Montecito, CA
Ms. Martin returns to Music Academy of the West with pianist Vicki Kirsch for three intimate dinner concerts.
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La corona &
Il PArnaso Confuso
November 20, 2020 at 5:30pm
November 21, 2020 at 5:30pm
291 Anacapa Dr, Camarillo, CA
Ms. Martin portrays Asteria and Erato in Pacific Opera Project's drive-in production of two rare, one-act Gluck operas. Both will be presented in U.S. premiere stagings.
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ERCOLE SU'L TERMODONTE
July 10, 11, 17, 23, 24, 25, 2020 at 8pm
July 18, 2020 at 3pm
Highland Park Ebell Club, Highland Park, CA
It's Hercules verses the Amazons in Pacific Opera Project's US premiere of this stunning Vivaldi opera. Ms. Martin portrays Antiope, the Queen of the Amazons, in this intimate setting with a small period orchestra. Kyle Naig conducts and Josh Shaw directs.
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POSTPONED
due to Covid-19
LA TRAVIATA
May 10, 2020 - 5pm
1833 South Hope St, Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Martin portrays Flora alongside Lauren Michelle as Violetta, Jesús León as Alfredo, Vladimir Chernov as Germont and Brent McMunn at the piano in this glittering presentation by the Opera Buffs.
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CANCELLED
due to Covid-19
Girlschool presents Idealab.4: "Re/Birth"
February 22 & 23, 2020 - 6pm and 8:30pm
Hot Shot Muffler, Highland Park, CA
Ms. Martin appears in a unique interdisciplinary performance featuring Anna Wise in a program that explores the idea of regeneration, fundamental change, and new beginnings. RE/BIRTH pushes the boundaries of the “pop concert” form.
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The Sacred Sounds of Christmas
December 20, 7:30pm
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Pasadena, CA
Ms. Martin sings selections by Handel and Yon as the featured mezzo-soprano soloist for the annual Christmas concert.
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November 22 at 8pm & November 24 at 2pm
Freud Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Martin sings the title role in this world premiere by composer and co-librettist Carla Lucero and librettist Alicia Gaspar de Alba. The opera tells the story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th-century feminist genius whose life was marked by repeated conflict with men of the Inquisition. Mary Chun conducts and Sara Widzer directs.
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JUANA
Cold Mountain
August 2 at 7:30pm & August 4 at 2:30pm
Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA
Ms. Martin portrays Sara in the West Coast Premiere of Jennifer Higdon and Gene Scheer's opera based on Charles Frazier’s best-selling Civil War era epic historical novel. Daniela Candillari conducts and James Darrah directs.
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July 10, 3:15pm
Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West
Ms. Martin and pianist Anna Smigelskaya perform "Asie" from Ravel's Shéhérazade for the renowned opera singers in the Music Academy of the West's acclaimed master class series.
Isabel Leonard &
Jay Hunter Morris Master Class
Shakespeare Salon
June 29 at 2pm & July 1 at 7:30pm
Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West
Experience cutting-edge staged and costumed opera, song, and theater scenes based on the texts of Shakespeare. Ms. Martin portrays Hermia in a selection from Britten's Midsummer Night's Dream and Henry VI.
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opening night concert
June 19, 7:30pm
Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West
In this grand reveal of the 2019 Vocal Institute singers and pianists, hear a combination of songs and arias
that display their burgeoning talent. Ms. Martin and pianist Bernard Tan perform a selection from Marianne Dashwood: Songs of Love and Misery.
Music Academy
of the West
June 17 - August 11, Santa Barbara, CA
Ms. Martin is one of twenty-one Vocal Fellows selected for the prestigious summer festival's Vocal Institute. The Music Academy’s expert teaching artists collaborate and mentor participants to prepare for a 21st century career in voice and vocal piano.
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